Flights from Montreal (YUL) to Beijing, China
Here is what to know before booking a flight to Beijing from Montreal.
From Montreal, fares to Beijing usually run between $1700 and $2450. The best fare spotted recently is $1460 (about 21% below the typical price).
Beijing is the monumental heart of China, where imperial grandeur and modern ambition sit side by side. Walk the vast Forbidden City, stand atop the Great Wall as it snakes over the hills, and lose yourself in the grey-brick hutong alleys of the old town. This is a capital of dynasties and dumplings, of quiet temple courtyards and roaring boulevards. Give yourself time, because there is a lot to take in!
When to go
Autumn, September to October, is the finest season, with clear, mild days ideal for the Wall and outdoor sights. Spring is pleasant but can be windy and dusty. Summer is hot, humid, and busy, while winter is cold and dry with far fewer crowds. Air quality varies, so check forecasts and consider a mask on hazier days.
Getting there from Montreal
From Quebec City or Montreal, expect well over a day of travel. You will connect through Toronto, Montreal, or Vancouver, then often an Asian or Gulf hub before Beijing, and note new Daxing airport sits far to the south. Plan for two or more stops, long layovers, and a big time difference of about twelve hours ahead. Check current visa and transit rules well before booking.
What to see and do
- The Great Wall winding over the northern hills
- The vast Forbidden City palace complex
- The tiered Temple of Heaven and its park
- Grey-brick hutong alleys and Peking duck
Good to know before you go
Getting around is efficient: the metro is huge, cheap, and signed in English, DiDi is the main ride-hailing app, and taxis are plentiful. From Daxing airport, the express rail link speeds you into the city. Set up mobile payment before you go, as Alipay and WeChat Pay now link to foreign cards and cash is rarely used. The currency is the yuan. Mandarin is the language, with limited English, so a translation app is essential. Drink sealed bottled water, and expect security checks and ID scans at stations and sights.
Travel information is provided as a guide and can change. Always confirm fares, schedules and entry requirements before booking.